Walworth, WI

Walworth is a quiet village of around 2,800 residents tucked into southern Wisconsin, just a couple miles north of the Illinois border. Built around a classic circular town square, it offers a friendly, laid-back atmosphere surrounded by open fields and rolling farmland. The village sits right next door to Geneva Lake, meaning residents can easily head over to Fontana or Williams Bay for beaches, boating, and waterfront dining without dealing with the high costs or summer crowds of a resort town.

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The community is well known for hosting Kikkoman’s first American brewing facility, which has been a cornerstone employer in the area since the 1970s. Local kids attend Walworth Elementary before moving up to Big Foot High School, which draws students from several neighboring towns. You can handle daily essentials at the shops and diners around the square, while bigger healthcare centers, big-box stores, and trains into Chicago are an easy drive away in nearby Lake Geneva and Harvard.